Thursday, March 1, 2012

A while back I launched a campaign to change the name of Carrie Nelson's Schnibbles pattern Bibelot to Thelma. I was not successful . . .

except for a few choice patterns.

How would you like one of these limited edition signed patterns? I have 8 to give away, just leave a comment with your favorite "T" word to be eligible. If the post office will deliver to your address you can enter.

As luck would have it, this is the March Schnibble of the month for Sinta and Sherri's "Another Year of Schnibbles" sew along. Come on and join the fun, the more "T"s in the parade the better!

I'm thinking my "T" Stands for Thelma should be red.

This pattern is a perfect stash/scrap buster and I'm planning to put a dent in my red scrap drawer.

Please leave a comment by Sunday, March 4th. The winners will be announced on Monday, March 5th.

Required Legal Mumbo Jumbo-

Carrie Nelson did not provide the patterns for this giveaway, I am not an employee of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co, I am probably one blog stunt away from a restraining order.

Love this giveaway, from the word, to the pattern to Thelma! Maybe she will be inspired to make a quilt with all the T words from the comments... and mine is "turtle." Have loved this reptiles my whole life long!

Why, Thompson of course! When my sister and I did well at something my dad would always ask, "Do you know why you did well?". We would have to respond, "Because I'm a Thompson." My sister had been married for 10 years, but when she received her masters, my dad brought it up!

My favorite "T" words are thankful which I am this past year for my incredible who doctors are treating me for a serious illness, and trust because I trust therm and the Good Lord in all they are doing for me.

I enjoyed your disclaimer. How funny! Would you believe I can't think of one person in my life who's name begins with T? I would have definitely named them, because I'm most grateful and blessed by my friends, family and four-legged companions. Since none of them start with T, I'm going to go with "Thankful", because I really, really am!

My word is 'thoughtful.' Thank you for being so thoughtful offering your blog readers a chance to win a cute Schnibble pattern! Your disclaimer is thoughtful to keep us all legal! Thank you, Thelma! Jan

My two best accomplishes in live...Todd and Trevor...my sons. I also agree with you.....Thelma would make a better title. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 'Thelma', oh what a happy day it would be if I would win...hope you are having a happy day!

You're so funny! You know Carrie and Rosie love your attention, and I'd love to have one of those patterns. "T" for me would be time...I could always use more time to sew. If one that pesky work would go away.

I really think the pattern name should be permanently changed, but this is a darned good start! T word...does TTFN count (ta ta for now from Snagglepuss cartoons!)? I always say that - my kids just look at me like I'm weird - they obviously are not in the know about Snagglepuss!

Carrie couldn't resist your charms Thelma, of course she changed the name of the pattern!

How about one of my favorite quilty "T" words: "tessellation" which is usually how "T" blocks are laid out in quilts. Leave it Carrie to give us another way to look at them. I haven't made a "T" quilt yet so maybe if I win this pattern, that means the time has come to do so?

My favorite T word is my daughter's name, Tricia. Until now, no one outside of our immediate family has been privileged to know our special name for her, Trixie. I'm trusting you, so please don't spread it around.

T stands for "trouble" !! As in "how much trouble can I get into today by starting a new pattern when I haven't finished the current one yet?"

I took your advice and took the day off yesterday from work so that I could work on my quilting on my extra day! Also had a long dentist appointment, ugh, but then rewarded myself by getting back to the sewing machine!

"T" could be for me as well. I think a baby quilt in polka dots would be fabulous. For my t word, I think TIME is appropriate. If only I could find more time in the day, I might get as much accomplished as you.

This post cracked me up!!!! My favorite T word is Trouble, which is something either the cats or I are always into or causing. Can't wait to start working on T is for Thelma for this month's Schnibble.

when i saw the picture of tootsie rolls on my sidebar, i had to wonder "what is Thelma up to now?!? does SHE love tootsie rolls, too?!? and does her favorite quilt store hide the bucket of tootsie rolls when they see HER coming up to the counter like mine does cuz they'd go broke if they tried to keep me in tootsie rolls?!?"

anywho, my favorite "T" word (after Thelma, of course) would have to be Tebow (even if it IS the off season) ... and i have a nephew named Travis who i am especially fond of ... and i like the words time and twenty and tick tock ... and Thursday and twist and turn and ten...

My favorite T word would be TRUE! We must be true to what we love...quilting...and give it time each day. Quilting is part of who I am, and to be true to it I give it my time. I made one Schnibbles and love it...I am ready for another. Thank you Thelma

My "T: word would be THREAD! It comes in so many different colors, and it comes in cottons, and silks and so much more..oh, my. It is what I need to hold all my quilts and my design ideas together. I couldn't imagine life without thread. Besides, how could I make a Schnibbles THELMA quilt without thread?

My favorite T word is Three for the three little grandchildren that entered my life this past year. I was Thrilled, especially when the first Two were Twins!! Of course their cousin is Too cute for words!! Right now the Twins have just cut their first Tooth and their little cousin is working on hers. This grandma loves them to pieces and you can be sure they will all be getting their fair share of quilts!!

Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! I think my favorite "T" word is TEA! :O) Love having a cup of tea while working on hand piecing! I love Miss Rosie's patterns and I don't have this one and would love one! :o)

Wow Thelma, I've been thinking about this all day, but when I finally made my way down to the sewing room today, it finally hit me. My favorite T word has to be Therapeutic! Reason being that all the creative projects I work on have become my therapy. Especially quilting, it relieves my stress, completely relaxes me and even helps to control the pain that comes with Scleroderma. When I'm quilting, every day life issues just fall away. Yup! Therapeutic is my T word. Thanks so much for a chance. Big Hugs...

TREE-TWO-ONE CAKE!!!! (tree (three) tablespoons of combination of angel food cake and one other favorite cake mix)(Two tablespoons water)(One minute in the microwave)Didn't think you would.get a recipe did you!!! Serve with whippingcream.Thank you for your giveaway. I'm with you it should be a TTTquilt.----like T for Two.

TREE-TWO-ONE CAKE!!!! (tree (three) tablespoons of combination of angel food cake and one other favorite cake mix)(Two tablespoons water)(One minute in the microwave)Didn't think you would.get a recipe did you!!! Serve with whippingcream.Thank you for your giveaway. I'm with you it should be a TTTquilt.----like T for Two.

Hmmm, as I sit here Today drinking Tea, at almost Ten AM I am wondering what T word to choose. Just finished my Tai Chi routine and noticed that my Toenails need re-painted. Trying to figure out what Tempting menu to fix for Tonight's dinner when a TA-DA moment hits...My T word is T-Bone steak, after all I am a Nebraska Farm Girl and "Beef, It's whats for dinner".

Hi Thelma- Hummm favorite T word has got to be "Therapy time" that is being able to get to sew my week ends away. I enjoy reading your blog. It really gets me motivated to sew. I would love to be able to get a quilt done every month, like you!Thank you for sharing all your quilting with us.Kathy R.katereed94@yahoo.com

Oh, I'm loving your T is for Thelma idea. I haven't made any Schnibbles yet, but I'm certain I must try it. So that's it - my favorite T word is "try". You never get learn anything or get anything done if you don't try, right?

Enjoyed your blog about the pattern. Funny! T stands for "turkey" and the quilt could be done with some great fall colors. You could fussy cut some great turkeys out of the T's and finsh off with colorful borders. Edith

Well, the dogs are adorable...especially the guy with the tie :-) My favorite T is tea...have to have a couple of pots of tea a day. I think you are right about this pattern name. How good that Carrie and Rosie came around :-)would love to have one of the patterns. Thank you for the giveaway!

LOL! I LOVE your legal mumble jumble at the bottom of this post! Hmmmm......right now, my favorite "t" word is "thickers" ha!ha! It is the name of a brand of alphabet stickers that are made for Scrapbooking. Since they are made out of chipboard, fabric, felt,etc--they are thicker than normal stickers. My other love,when not quilting, is scrapbooking. :)

TREMENDOUS - would be my "T" word. As it is tremendously generous of you to offer these patterns to us!!! If I had to pick another "T" it would be TECHNICAL. That technical mumbo jumbo has always cracked me up!!! lol!!!! Thanks, Dawn - oyer@roadrunner.com

My T word would be a TRIBUTE to all the talented quilters around the world. You could be a beginner or a master, a traditional piecer or an abstract artist, a reproduction purist or one who love the wildest prints and colors imaginable. Or, someone anywhere in between. But, however we describe ourselves, we are wonderful groups of people who have a passion for fabric and thread, and an eye for that right design. Right now I am thinking a nice "T" quilt would be nice. Karen in PA

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Hello, I’m Thelma, a retired accountant who enjoys reading, traveling, and sewing. Thank you for visiting my blog which is a personal journal of my quilting life, plus a few favorite things thrown in for fun. Even though I’m retired I’m still counting my quilt finishes and the number of pieces in each quilt. My sewing time is my happy time.